Introduction To Cynicism Timeline Game

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Put the following events in chronological order.

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4th century BCE: Antisthenes founds the school of Cynicism
4th century BCE: Diogenes of Sinope becomes a prominent figure in Cynicism
4th century BCE: Diogenes establishes his famous philosophy of self-sufficiency and living in accordance with nature
4th century BCE: Diogenes famously carries a lantern in daylight searching for an honest man
4th century BCE: The philosophy of Cynicism gains popularity in ancient Greece
3rd century BCE: Cynicism influences other philosophical schools such as Stoicism and Epicureanism
3rd century BCE: Cynic philosophers advocate for a simple lifestyle, rejecting material possessions and societal norms
3rd century BCE: Cynicism challenges the values of society and promotes a more virtuous way of living
3rd century BCE: Cynic philosophers engage in public displays of their beliefs to provoke thought and discussion
3rd century BCE - 3rd century CE: Cynicism continues to have an impact on Western philosophy throughout the Hellenistic and Roman periods
14th-17th centuries: Cynicism experiences a revival during the Renaissance with the rise of individualism and skepticism
18th century - present: Modern interpretations of Cynicism focus on its ethical principles and critique of societal norms
21st century: Cynicism remains a relevant and influential philosophy in contemporary discussions of ethics and morality